MRSA Flashcards
1
Q
What is MRSA?
A
- Causes infections to parts of the body
- Tough to treat
2
Q
What are the risk factors for MRSA?
A
-Touching the skin of someone who has it
3
Q
What are the mild symptoms of MRSA?
A
- Sores
- Boils
- Absesses
4
Q
What is the diagnostic test MRSA?
A
-Swab (nasal, groin, catheter)
5
Q
What are the severe symptoms of MRSA?
A
- Can affect surgical wounds
- Bloodstream
- Urinary tract
- Lungs
